Today, AMC Networks released the official trailer and additional photos for the drama Orphan Black: Echoes, which is set within the original universe of the Emmy Award-winning series Orphan Black.
Starring Krysten Ritter (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), who also serves as executive producer, the sci-fi thriller will premiere on Sunday, June 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and BBC America. It will be available to stream on AMC+, with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
Krysten Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world.
The series also stars Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, It’s A Sin, Line of Duty), Amanda Fix (North of Normal, High School), Avan Jogia (Now Apocalypse, Zombieland: Double Tap), Rya Kihlstedt (A Teacher, One Mississippi), and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry, The Dropout).
Anna Fishko (Pieces of Her, The Society, Fear the Walking Dead) is the creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer of Orphan Black: Echoes with John Fawcett, the co-creator of the original series who also directed 17 episodes across all five seasons, serving as director and executive producer.
David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, executive producers from Boat Rocker on the original Orphan Black series, return as executive producers on the new series. Boat Rocker’s Nick Nantell also executive produces, in addition to Katie O’Connell Marsh and Kerry Appleyard.
Boat Rocker manages the Orphan Black global franchise, including content distribution and consumer products.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.